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49ers GM John Lynch updates rehab progress of Jerick McKinnon op

  • The had the top rushing attack in the NFC without . Imagine the po sibilities when the franchise gets their (former) highest-paid running back in the fold.San Francisco has been waiting patiently for McKinnon to return to the field after devastating knee injuries in back-to-back years. The 49ers won't be making any promises regarding McKinnon's status for 2020, even though general manager John Lynch is optimistic he'll Jalen Guyton Jersey be back on the field this year."I think there's always that critical last juncture of a rehab where you go from running straight ahead and even trying to simulate some of the cutting that goes on Donald Parham Jr. Jersey at that position, specifically," Lynch said, . "Then, you go play football and it becomes much more reactive. And that's where he struggled. He's continued to put in work. There are some positive signs that we're on a better track."McKinnon signed a four year, $30 million contract with the 49ers in 2018, receiving $18 million in guarantees -- but has never played a regular season snap in two seasons with the team. He suffered a torn ACL prior to the 2018 season and was placed on injured reserve. McKinnon went through a year of rehab to return to the field in training camp at the beginning of the 2019 season, but was taken off the field after suffering Nick Niemann Jersey a setback in his surgically repaired knee. Following a platelet-rich plasma injection in the knee, McKinnon was shut down for the season. McKinnon had 150 carries for 570 yards (3.8 yards per carry) and two touchdowns in his Austin Ekeler Jersey last season with the (2017), while also catching 51 pa ses for 421 yards and two scores. He was scheduled to make $6.8 million in 2020, but his base salary was reduced to $910,000 after McKinnon and the 49ers agreed to a restructured salary.How does McKinnon fit in an offense with and as the top two backs? The 49ers traded to the this offseason, so there's room for McKinnon to receive snaps as a pa s-catching back in the offense. The 49ers envision McKinnon as a back who is excellent in space, adding another versatile weapon to their zone-run scheme. A healthy McKinnon can open up even more options for Kyle Shanahan Justin Jones Jersey 's offense going forward.
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      February 25, 2024 8:16 PM PST
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